Style File - Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

EVER sincebeing
spotted on the arm ofPrince
William, backin 2004, the now Duchess of Cambridge has seen her
every style move fall under theclosest
scrutiny.

Starting her life in the spotlight as a preppy student,
her look quickly evolved as her status soared and the 'Kate effect'
became quickly apparent; who could forget the royal blueIssa dress she woreto announce her engagement, that
subsequently sold out within hours, or the flurry ofReiss dressesthat
kept sparkingsales surges?

Since marrying her Prince in agown custom made by Sarah
Burton for Alexander McQueen, which won nods of approval
unanimously from the international fashion press, she has become an
ambassador for British fashion - both high street and designer. As
often asshe steps outin a
delicate Erdem dress ora
ladylikeEmilia Wickstead coat, she'll be
spotted in a Topshop tea dress, a Hobbs tailored jacket or her
signature LK Bennett nude heels.

Theannouncement of her pregnancy only served to notch up
the attention on the Duchess' fashion sense. Maternity style didn't
appear to phase her though, with pastel hues and empire-line shift
dresses emerging as her staples. Her baby boy was born on July 22
2013, prompting celebrations around the world. Her second pregnancy
was announced in September 2014 - the baby is due is April 2015.